News Release

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Hot Prowl Burglaries near Hollenbeck Park NR17069ml

Boyle Heights: Los Angeles
Police Department's Detectives are asking for the community's
assistance on information leading to identification of the suspect
responsible for the burglaries in the Hollenbeck Park Area.

There have been four residential Hot Prowl Burglaries near
Hollenbeck Park between January 19, 2017 and March 2, 2017.

The area of the burglaries occurred between East 4th Street to
Whittier Boulevard and Boyle Avenue to Chicago Street, between 2:30
a.m. and 5:40 a.m., while the victims were sleeping.

The suspect is known to enter the rear of the residence, through
either an unlocked door or window, and enters the victim's bedroom
and removes their property. On one occasion, the suspect touched
the victim's leg and fled when the victim screamed.

Burglary Detectives are alerting and advising the community to
please make sure that all the doors and windows are locked and
secured. Replace broken lighting and always be aware of your
surroundings. Install or maintain surveillance cameras. Speak with
your neighbors and report any suspicious activity in or around your
property.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact
Hollenbeck Burglary Detectives at 323-224-011. During non-business
hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to1-877-LAPD-24-7
(1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call
the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477)
or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit
www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips" under the
"Get Involved-Crime Stoppers" menu to submit an online tip. Lastly,
tipsters may also download the "P3 Tips" mobile application and
select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.